Fredericton News Briefs February 3 1944
A fragment from the Frederic News declares The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to news dispatches and no anonymous opinions will be published. It notes corrections will be made if errors are found and identifies the paper as second class matter dated February 3, 1944.
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Frederice Md
How Long Will It Take Americans after War End
The question at a Truman committee hearing prompts General Motors president C E Wilson to estimate postwar auto output. He says production could begin in three months if regulations permit and full scale output by six months, noting uncertainties over rules and inventories.
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Truman
C. E. Wilson
General Motors
Senator Connally
Mr. Wilson
Mgr. Wilson
Ah. Wilson
Senator Truman
Tojo Predicts Narrow Path to Victory in Japan Speech
The article outlines Tojo's claim that only a hair's breadth separates final victory from defeat and argues he intends Britain and the United States will exhaust themselves first. It notes American resolve, Japan's need for shipping, and skepticism that Japan can force a negotiated peace.
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Tojo
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Tokyo
Great Brita
Tojo Doecsyt
Fragmentary Selections From Poem and Verse
A damaged OCR fragment presents scattered Biblical and literary quotes. It includes phrases about a divine presence in nature and a lament about a poor Indian figure, with references to Psalm 80 and Pope. The text is incomplete and lacks clear narrative.
Sixteen Soviet republics for peace postwar era
Washington commentary argues splitting the USSR into sixteen autonomous republics could curb a one man rule and aid international governance. It notes risks to Russian internal governance, compares with British Commonwealths, and warns against anti Soviet sentiment while endorsing federation for global peace.
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Washington
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Russia
League of Nations
Assembly
Council
British Empire
Union of Soviet Republics
Australia
New Zealand
London
South Africa
Canada
Siberian
Europe
Pacific
Moscow
Dix
Britain
Covenant of the League
America
Fire company organized at Middletown Fifty Years Ago
A well attended public meeting in Middletown organized a fire company with about 60 members. Officers include President Millard Cook and secretary William G Douil eau. Also notes of local incidents: a boy injured by a horse, theft at Emmitsburg church, and a major fire at the Union Foundry on South Street near Telegraph. The blaze threatened nearby properties as firemen struggled with weak water supply and distant plugs. An attempt to burn the Monocacy river bridge at Bridgeport was thwarted by a timely intervention.
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Middletown
Millard Cook
Emory M. Bacius
Charles K. Rhoderick
William G. Boileau
Daniel Kefauver
Little Clark Wenner
George S Wenner
Brunswick
Emmitsburg
Wm. Fuss
Mr. Mann
Pampel
South Street
Telegraph
Union Foundry and Stove Works
Wm Wilcoxon
Pattern House
Jes
Monocacy River
Bridgeport
Hezekiah Hawk
Twenty Years Ago Of The News Feb 3 1994
Former president Woodrow Wilson died and Frederick mourned with half mast. The News-Post received many calls about his health. Wilson’s ties to Frederick included visits during courtship of Edith Bolling Galt. An indictment of bootleggers was urged by Judge Worthington at the February grand jury. Wm L Gross of Brunswick named jury foreman. The Baltimore and Ohio Railway watch box at Lime Kiln was hit by a car. watchman John H. Jewell escaped injury in the off duty position.
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Wilson
Frederick
News-Post
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Edith
Bolling Galt
Square Corner
Glenn H. Worthington
Wm. L. Gross
Brunswick
Baltimore and Ohio
John H. Jewell
Emerson's Ideal on What Counts in Life
Earl L. Douglass presents Emerson's view that character outweighs deeds. The text argues modern life overvalues busyness, equating activity with progress while stressing inner worth over outward achievements. It cites Emerson that great souls owe life by who they are, not what they do.
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Emerson
Philospher
Bavson
Lynd
Luf's Stuff Worth Trying Amid War's Gray Scene
A reflective note by N A Lufsurrow urges inner poise amid broad woes. The piece contrasts peaceful past joys with present war-torn despair and calls for personal effort to meet tests with steady resolve.
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N A. Lufsurrow
Ballenger 4-H Elects Officers at February Meeting
The Ballenger 4-H 1 Club met February 1 at Feagaville Community Hall called to order by William Woripp. Officers elected: William Howard president James Zimmer man vice president Arthur Cook relary Austin Younkins trea er James Stup reporter. A program committee of president vice president and secretary was appointed. next meeting set for March 7.
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Ballenger 4-H
Ballenger 4-1
Feagaville
William Woripp
William Howard
James Zimmerman
Arthur Cook
Relary
Austin Younkins
Treaer
James Stup
War Interpreted By KIRKEL SIMPSON AP War Analyst
Nazi forces in the Baltic face a tightening trap as Russian armies drive toward Narva and Leningrad. Aiming to seal the Volkhov bulge, Red forces close gaps along the Leningrad-Pskov railway while threatening the Pskov gateway into Estonia. German retreat hinges on a single open route as Moscow pursues a knockout blow rather than quick exploitation.
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Italy
Central Pacific
Russia
Berlin
Reich
Stalingrad
Baltic
Estonia
Narva
Volkhov
Leningrad
Lake
Samro
Pskov
Volkhov Bulge
Luga
Peipus
Red
Narva Isthmus
Unwanted Baby and Cruel Parents Prompt Advice from Dorothy Dix
Dorothy Dix counsels on a troubled marriage where a baby is resented by both spouses. The mother reveals abuse and neglect by the father, a strained relationship, and doubt about keeping or placing the child. The column urges parental sacrifice and love to protect the infant and resolve the crisis.
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Miss Dix
Tom
Tam
Raymond
Soil worth evaluating before land purchases
Babson argues land prices must reflect productive potential and location. He warns against unproven raw land and urges assessing crop yields over a decade, climate suitability, and mineral content of soil. He links soil quality to health, intelligence, and character, and cites regional examples and historical notes.
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Kroger W. Babson
Babson Park
Mass
Middle West
Nebraska
Kansas
Iowa
Dakotas
Florida
Sanford
Kentucky
New England
New
The Right to a Child's Love and a Fair Break
This letter platter begins with a sermon on parental love and child welfare, condemning neglect and cruelty while urging affection and shared duties. It includes a harsh reply advising surrender of an abused infant to protect the child and a subsequent reader Q A about balancing households and leisure time.
War bond purchases announced by Maryland firms
Baltimore Feb 2 The United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co. announced a five million dollar war bond purchase as part of the fourth war loan. Other Maryland buyers include American Refining Co. 300000 Eastern Rolling Mills 250000 and Procter and Gamble 100000.
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Baltimore
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co
Maryland
American Refining Co
Eastern Rolling Mills
Procter and Gambie
Labor's Living Cost Figures Debated By Labor Leaders
Washington reports critique of the labor committee cost of living index, which claims a 43.5 percent rise since January 1941 versus 23.4 percent by the BLS. The 80 page document is challenged for sampling, scope, and faulty comparisons, while defenders cite the Little Steel formula and widespread use in wage contracts. The dispute centers on which figures best reflect living costs amid wartime pressures.
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Washington
R. J. Thomas
C. O
George Meany
A. F
William H. Davis
War Labor Board
George K. Batt
Newark
H. B. Horton
Chicago
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Senator Butler
Abor
Labor
Department of Commerce
Labor Report
American Statistical Association
Tokyo
Indisputable Word of the Day for English Study
A concise lesson defines indisputable as incapable of being disputed with the accent on the second syllable. It illustrates with a sentence where he gave indisputable proof of his identity.
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